US Bridges

KY-1896 over Mocks Branch

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 011B00035N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1896 over Mocks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1896 over Mocks Branch in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1896
CrossesMocks Branch
Location.20 MI East of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 1896
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.705, -84.80278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1896 over Mocks Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1896 over Mocks Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1896 over Mocks Branch carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1896 over Mocks Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns KY-1896 over Mocks Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.